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I am working on a demo and my options are to go by a ton of vacuums and test each one to see if I can find one with 55" of water lift or less OR ask you all to see if you know of any. A couple restrictions: No Kirby or Sanitaire fan units Preferably the model would be something currently on...

I honestly was not expecting this but the Dyson V10 had a perfect score in the agitation test I just got done with. I based the test off the Consumer Reports tests and I was really careful with keeping everything reproducible. What do you think?

Does anyone have any ideas to consistently score vacuum cleaners ability to agitate and deep clean carpets? I have used a sand in medium pile carpet test in the past where I measure dust bins before and after, is that the best I can do or is there a more clever way?

I have recently seem there is a lot to like with bagged vacuums. But one of the things I have seen in my limited experience, is that many companies that produce bagged vacuums are still kind of stuck in the past, in the sense that they are (generally speaking) based on designs that were made for...

I just got done with a lot of particle tests using clouds of mist that are between 1-5 microns. I found a lot of "HEPA complete seal" or Whole machine HEPA Filtration claims were off (The Dyson Ball Animal 2 failed as well as Lower end Sharks) both of which claim to have whole machine HEPA...

I am trying to find a way to demonstrate the differences and pros/cons to suction vs airflow. I could use the Kirby which has a ton of airflow, but only 40" of suction, and the Dyson Ball Animal 2 which has about 96" of suction, maybe I could find a better matchup but thats later. To be...

Supposing that I could find a way to adapt any hard floor tool to any vacuum, what is the best one you have used. I personally only have minimal experience with canister vacs where these are most prominent. I know people love the Miele Parquet Twister (not so much the XL) I personally dont...

Just wondering if anyone can add anything about any changes made from the Avalir to the Avalir 2 (My Avalir 2 is marked G10D for what its worth). I know it minor stuff but did anyone see any published info from Kirby on this? Also does anyone know how to find a parts list, preferably with...

Ok so its my second day testing the Avalir 2, which is my first Kirby vacuum. I bought it used so there is a possibility of wear or other issues, but other than a slightly lower CFM numbers (129 instead of 137) than other Kirby numbers I have seen everything seems to be in perfect working...

I bought a slightly used Avalir 2 off Ebay. It seems to be great after inspection but I am wondering if these airflow numbers line up with what is expected. 7126 FPM or 185 CFM when measured directly on the fan (with PVC Pipe) 4685 FPM or 122 CFM at the cleaner head (when sealed to an airflow...